ESPECIALLY: Joe Burrow attends NFL Honors without rumored flame Olivia Ponton before winning prestigious award: The Cincinnati Bengals

At the NFL Honors ceremony held at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans on February 6, 2025, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made a notable appearance. He walked the red carpet solo, despite recent rumors linking him to model Olivia Ponton. Burrow looked stylish in a chic, oversized blazer with a side-tied belt and matching wide-leg pants, accessorized with a distinctive green, pink, and yellow gemmed chain paired with a tennis necklace.

During the event, Burrow was honored with the AP Comeback Player of the Year award for the second time in his career. This recognition came after a stellar 2024 season where he achieved a 70.6% pass completion rate, threw for 4,913 yards, and recorded 43 touchdowns, despite missing the final seven games of the previous season due to a wrist injury. Notably, Burrow made NFL history by passing for over 250 yards and three touchdowns in eight consecutive games.

In his acceptance speech, Burrow humorously remarked, “I would not say that this is necessarily an award you want to be nominated for twice. But I’m proud of the work I did to come back from these injuries that I seem to encounter every year. Fortunately, I’m healthy this year.”

The event also featured host Snoop Dogg, who lightheartedly teased Burrow during his opening monologue. Snoop joked about Burrow’s purchase of a $2.9 million Tumbler Batmobile, quipping, “I guess he wanted one thing in life… to have a good defense.” This jest elicited a mixed reaction from Burrow, highlighting the Bengals’ defensive challenges.

While Burrow’s professional achievements were in the spotlight, his personal life also garnered attention. Rumors about a relationship with Olivia Ponton surfaced in December when she reportedly notified police of a break-in at Burrow’s residence, leading to speculation about their connection. Despite these rumors, Ponton was not present at the NFL Honors event.

Other notable winners at the ceremony included Josh Allen, who secured the AP MVP award, and Saquon Barkley, who was named Offensive Player of the Year.